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TESTING ON PLASTIC AND PRODUCTS

NAME ASTM STANDARD
Hardness (Durometer) ASTM D 2240
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785
Tensile Properties ASTM 638
Tensile, Elongation and Modulus Properties ASTM D 412
Tensile Properties of Thin sheets ASTM 882
Flexural strength & Flexural Modulus ASTM D790
Izod Impact Strength ASTM D256
Charpy Impact Strength ASTM D6110
Density and Specific Gravity ASTM D 792
Melt Flow Rate or Melt Flow Index ASTM D 1238
Vicat Softening temperature of plastics ASTM D1525
Deflection Temperature of Plastic ASTM D0648
Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of ASTM D0635
Burning
Resistance of Plastics to Chemical ASTM D0543
Reagents
Water Absorption of Plastics ASTM D0570
Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic ASTM D1004
Film and Sheeting
Tear-Propagation Resistance (Trouser ASTM D1938
Tear) of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting
Carbon Black content In Olefin Plastics ASTM D1603
Identification of Polymer by Infrared ---
Spectrophotometry
Identification of Polymer by chemical tests ---

Hardness (Durometer) (ASTM D 2240)

Determination of hardness can be done for substances classified as vulcanized
(thermoset) rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, cellular materials, elastomeric materials, gel-
like materials, and plastics. Durometer scale is a type of measurement for rubber and plastic
material hardness. Generally flexible plastic materials fall under the Scale Shore A. Hard
plastics use Shore D. Hardness of other materials such as Foams and soft sponges can be
checked using scales Shore OO and by scale Asker C.
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 0785:
Determination of this Ball indentation hardness is generally used for harder plastics, It
measures the resistance of plastics towards indentation and provides necessary hardness
values. Generally Type R indenter is used for Plastics hardness measurements.

Tensile Properties ASTM 638 :

Tensile properties of Plastics provide very useful information for its engineering
design purpose. Characteristics such as Tensile strength, Elongation, Elongation at Yield,
Modulus of elasticity and other tensile properties can be determined.

Tensile, Elongation and Modulus Properties (ASTM D 412)

The compression set taking place under constant stress / strain in media / air is
evaluated. The test is intended to measure the ability of rubber to retain elastic properties
after prolonged

IMPACT energy tests Izod Impact Strength ASTM D256 :

Plastics show significantly different Absorption energy when subjected to an impact
load. A measure of impact resistance of material is useful for Quality estimation purposes.

Charpy Impact Strength( ASTM D6110)

The Charpy Impact test indicates the energy of break standard test specimen under
Standard conditions with notching.

Density and Specific Gravity (ASTM D 792)

This test is of prime importance for the Identification of material. It is also used to
indicate us the physical changes if any, loss of plasticisers, absorption of solvent or because
of any other cause.

Melt Flow Rate or Melt Flow Index (ASTM D 1238):

MFI is largely influenced by the material’s physical properties, molecular structure
and the rheological character. The test helps to determine the uniformity of the flow rate of
polymer at a particular condition.

Vicat Softening temperature of plastics (ASTM D1525) :

 A measure of the Vicat softening temperature of plastics is useful for the
characterization of plastics by its heat-softening qualities.
Deflection Temperature of Plastic ( ASTM D0648) :
The test method covers a procedure to determine the temperature at which plastics
deform when it is subjected high temperature and load.

Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning (ASTM D0635) :

Rate of burning of plastics, and also rate and extent of burning characterises are
studied for understanding processing character and deterioration

Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents ( ASTM D0543) :

Evaluation of Plastic products functioning under chemical contact for mechanical
property changes is important for such products. Extend of deterioration in properties can be
estimated after immersion in the specified chemicals.

Water Absorption of Plastics (ASTM D0570):

An estimation of water absorbed in Plastic material when immersed into it, can be
evaluated at MAEONL.

Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting (ASTM D1004) 
Tear resistance which is the ultimate resistance to rupture is estimated. The force to
initiate tear for flexible plastic films and sheetings is determined.

Carbon Black content In Olefin Plastics (ASTM D1603) :

Quantification of carbon black contained in Olefinic plastics can be performed at
MAEON laboratories. This test is useful for investigative, reconstructions and quality control
purposes.

Identification of Polymer by Infrared Spectrophotometry :

The polymers in a given material or product can be determined by Infrared
spectrophotometry. The infrared spectrum of the test specimen is superimposed on a
reference spectrum and compared for determination of polymer used.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) ASTM D6370-99 (2014)
The composition of compound of rubber / plastics such as Low boiling fractions,
polymer, carbon and fillers are quantitatively determined by TGA – Thermogravimetry. A
small mass of test sample is subjected to controlled heating under specific environment and
the mass loss over a temperature range is measured.

Determination of Temperature of Crystallisation and Melting of plastics by DSC

technique (ASTM D3418-15)
Maeon laboratories offer testing of plastics for the determination of Transition
temperatures, such as Entahalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers – including Tm,
Tg, Tc. Other measurements from DSC include Specifc Heat, Thermal stability,
Decomposition temperature, Oxidative Induction Times etc.,

Testing for Dielectric Breakdown voltage and Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149-
09(2013):
Maeon laboratories has facility for determining Dielectric properties of insulating
materials plastic composites and elastomer compounds used commercially for insulation
purposes. Sheets, extrusions, coatings, hoses and cellular materials can be tested for this
parameter.

UV weatherability test for Plastics:

Maeon laboratories has test facilities to induce property changes in polymeric
materials, which are associated with end-use conditions, such as sunlight, moisture and heat.
The deterioration caused is evaluated for its end use.

Tensile Properties of thin films (ASTM D882)

Thin sheetings / films of polymers can be tested for its tensile properties using this
method. Films of any thickness below 1.00 mm can be taken up for evaluation.

Flexural strength and modulus (ASTM D790)

Determination of Flexural properties are important for specifying grades and the
control of quality. Flexural Strength, Modulus, Flexural strain. A rectangular test specimen is
placed on 2 supports and loaded at the centre of supports.
Low temperature brittleness (ASTM D3418)
Maeon laboratories has facility for evaluating plastics for its behaviour at low
temperature. A test device determines the brittleness point of plastics r under impact at low
temperature.

Testing for Dielectric breakdown voltage and Dielectric strength (ASTM D149-09(2013)
Maeon laboratories has facility for determining Dielectric properties of insulating
materials plastic composites and elastomer compounds used commercially for insulation
purposes. Sheets, extrusions, coatings, hoses and cellular materials can be tested for this
parameter.

UV weatherability test for plastics (ASTM 4329-13, ASTM D4587-11):

Maeon laboratories has test facilities to induce property changes in polymeric
materials, which are associated with end-use conditions, such as sunlight, moisture and heat.
The deterioration caused is evaluated for its end use.

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) ASTM D6370-99 (2014)

The composition of compound of rubber / plastics such s Low boiling fractions,
polymer, carbon and fillers are quantitatively determined by TGA – Thermogravimetry. A
small mass of test sample is subjected to controlled heating under specific environment and
the mass loss over a temperature range is measured.

Determination of temperature of crystallization and melting of plastics by DSC

technique (ASTM D3418-15):
Maeon laboratories offer testing of plastics for the determination of Transition
temperatures, such as Entahalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers – including Tm,
Tg, Tc. Other measurements from DSC include Specifc Heat, Thermal stability,
Decompostion temperature, Oxidative Induction Times etc.,